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Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen
Podcast: Starting conversations when they’re young builds connections along the way
We ask a lactation specialist all your breastfeeding questions
Podcast: Samantha Zeeb, RN, answers how the body makes milk, how to get support and more
‘While the kids are with you, they’re safe’
Podcast: From foster care to adoption, sisters with medical needs join blended family
STIs can affect your sexual and reproductive health
Podcast: Family medicine doctor advises dose of honesty with people you care about
Doctors, nurses sound the alarm as vaccination rates drop
Podcast: Why immunizations are important, and who parents can trust with vaccine info
From IVF to NICU: One couple’s road to starting a family
Podcast: Soon after ‘graduating’ from fertility to pregnancy care, complications arose
Nighttime routine can help with sleep problems
Podcast: Dr. Haven Malish talks sleep hygiene, late-night food cravings, and sleep treatments
Eating disorders vs disordered eating: Differences & dangers
Podcast: Sanford psychologist shares how to identify and address unhealthy relationships with food
How SDSU is preparing nurses for rural care
Podcast: Dr. Mary Anne Krogh prepares nurses for rural care at South Dakota State University
Recent Stories
Melatonin may not be as safe as you think, pediatrician says
Concerns include extra ingredients and kids getting adult doses of popular sleep aid
⋅ 9 min read
Well child visits important for children of all ages
These checkups cover milestones, vaccines, other timely health topics as kids grow
⋅ 10 min read
Tips for training toddlers to share
Modeling sharing, playing games and setting a timer can all help kids learn
⋅ 4 min read
Help kids get creative when they say ‘I’m bored!’
Discover why boredom is good for kids and ways to help when boredom hits
⋅ 4 min read
Children’s Hospital Ambassador has ‘try anything’ spirit
Five years of cancer treatments give Holly Huntimer courage to encourage others
⋅ 10 min read
Autism awareness: Finding family and community support
Autism affects people differently, but support is important for all
⋅ 5 min read
Baby shots: What do they need and when?
Keep your baby healthy by following this vaccine schedule
⋅ 6 min read
Boy’s heart defect, cleft lip and palate found in utero
High-risk pregnancy team guides family through delivery and baby’s surgeries
⋅ 6 min read
Raise a polite kid: Everyone appreciates good manners
Learn some simple ways to teach your child common courtesy as they grow
⋅ 4 min read
Preschool friendship: Social skills start in early childhood
Learn how to encourage your little social butterfly to build early friendships
⋅ 4 min read
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Barriers to breastfeeding and how to overcome them
⋅ 9 min read
Breastfeeding basics: Getting baby to latch properly
⋅ 11 min read
College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic
⋅ 5 min read
Breastfeeding: Benefits for mom and baby
⋅ 8 min read
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- Chief physician moderates rural health innovation forum
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